Comparison

Fraction Math vs MathBoard Fractions

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fraction Math

Learn and practice fraction operations with step-by-step guidance. This app covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for positive and negative fractions, mixed numbers, and whole numbers. It includes an illustrated glossary and an intelligent help system.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step fraction problem solving
  • Handles positive/negative, improper, whole, and mixed numbers
  • Fraction reduction
  • Illustrated glossary of terms
  • Intelligent context-sensitive help system
  • Animated solution steps
  • Customizable operation settings
Features
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Fraction Math helps students learn and practice fraction calculations step by step. The app can be used to study addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with fractions. It supports positive and negative fractions, improper fractions, whole numbers, and mixed numbers. Students can also reduce the resulting fractions. Students can enter their own fractions, mixed numbers, and whole numbers. The app also includes an illustrated glossary of common fraction terms. Wired.com: “Quite a useful app for learning many fraction computations.” Fun Educational Apps: “Fraction Math app is easy to use and really takes you step by step when adding, subtracting or multiplying fractions.” Step-by-step fraction practice: In each step, the student is shown two possible choices. Sometimes both choices are correct. For example, when multiplying fractions, the student can choose to multiply the numerators or the denominators first. When there is only one correct next step, the other choice is a wrong step. If the student chooses the wrong step, the app explains why it is wrong. Intelligent help system: Fraction Math includes over 60 context-sensitive tips based on the current problem. For example, when finding the lowest common denominator, the help system first explains how to look for the answer. If the student still needs help, it can show the lowest common denominator. Animated learning: Every step is animated. The animation speed can be adjusted, and animations can also be turned off. Smart keyboard: When entering numbers, Fraction Math uses an intuitive rolling keyboard. Only one tap is needed to enter a number. When reducing fractions, a special prime number keyboard is shown. Illustrated fraction tips: The app includes many tips about fractions, mixed numbers, improper fractions, and reducing fractions. The tips include over 50 illustrations. Useful for different skill levels: - Add and subtract fractions with equal denominators - Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with different denominators - Reduce resulting fractions - Multiply fractions by whole numbers or other fractions - Divide fractions and mixed numbers - Use negative fractions, whole numbers, mixed numbers, and larger numbers Settings: - Allow addition - Allow subtraction - Allow multiplication - Allow division - Only allow fractions with the same denominator - Allow whole numbers - Allow mixed numbers - Allow negative numbers - Allow numbers greater than 12 Other iDevBooks Math Apps: Other iDevBooks math apps include Column Addition, Long Multiplication, Long Division, Column Subtraction, Lattice Multiplication, Visual Multiplication Table, Partial Differences Subtraction, Partial Quotients Division, Partial Sums Addition, Decimal Rounding, and more. Feedback: New ideas to make this app better are welcome. Please visit idevbooks.com to give feedback. Privacy: This app has no ads, no in-app purchases, and does not transmit user data during operation. The app also does not contain links to other apps or to the web.

About

MathBoard Fractions

Master fractions with interactive lessons, practice exercises, and a problem solver. This app breaks down complex concepts, provides step-by-step solutions, and tracks progress for learners of all ages.

Highlights
  • Fraction concept understanding
  • Visual fraction matching
  • Simplifying and ordering fractions
  • Fraction arithmetic operations
  • Step-by-step problem solver
  • Progress tracking and sharing
  • Customizable learning settings
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Master fractions with confidence—step by step. MathBoard Fractions is a comprehensive learning app designed to help students of all ages understand, practice, and excel at working with fractions. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to tackle complex operations, MathBoard Fractions offers the perfect mix of instruction, interaction, and evaluation. Through engaging activities and a built-in Problem Solver, students will explore key concepts, see worked examples, test their understanding, and learn how to arrive at the correct answer—not just what it is. Activities Include: • Understanding proper and improper fractions • Matching visual quantities to fractions • Simplifying fractions • Comparing and ordering fractions • Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions *Built-In Problem Solver: Students can walk through the solution steps for: • Simplifying fractions • Finding the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) • Finding the Least Common Denominator (LCD) using: • Least Common Multiple • Prime Factorization • Comparing and ordering fractions • Solving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems *Progress Tracking Track student progress across individual activities or overall. Results can be saved, reviewed in the Problem Solver, or shared via email—perfect for teachers and parents. *Customizable Settings: MathBoard Fractions adapts to different skill levels and teaching goals: • Set maximum values and denominator ranges • Choose whether to use simplified or whole-number fractions • Enable or disable common denominators • Select timed or non-timed activities • Choose between multiple choice or student-supplied answers Whether used at home or in the classroom, MathBoard Fractions transforms fractions from frustrating to fun—building real understanding that lasts.

Screenshots

Fraction Math4 screens
MathBoard Fractions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MathBoard Fractions at 4.3 against Fraction Math's 3.7. MathBoard Fractions also leads on ratings volume (61 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Fraction Math's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 57%) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Fraction Math costs $3.99 and MathBoard Fractions $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MathBoard Fractions holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathBoard Fractions has 61 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Fraction Math's written reviews are positive against 57% of MathBoard Fractions's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fraction Math ships an update every 5 months, MathBoard Fractions every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fraction Math versus MathBoard Fractions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFraction MathMathBoard Fractions
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.3 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings361 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEsa HelttulaPalaSoftware Inc.

Customer experience

Fraction Math

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%

MathBoard Fractions

All ratings61 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

Fraction Math

No in-app purchases

None

MathBoard Fractions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fraction Math free?
Fraction Math costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MathBoard Fractions free?
MathBoard Fractions costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fraction Math or MathBoard Fractions?
MathBoard Fractions is rated higher. Fraction Math averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MathBoard Fractions averages 4.3 from 61 ratings.
Do Fraction Math or MathBoard Fractions have ads?
Neither Fraction Math nor MathBoard Fractions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fraction Math or MathBoard Fractions?
Fraction Math ships an update every 5 months, and MathBoard Fractions every 6 months. Most recently, Fraction Math was updated on August 24, 2026 and MathBoard Fractions on September 22, 2026.

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